{"product_id":"drop-the-puck-shoot-for-the-cup","title":"Drop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eBased in Hockeytown USA  this hockey tale is the second in the Official Adventures series. Your favorite brothers  Blaine and Cullen return and are joined by Avery and Paisley  two girls who play on the boys' team! Snowballs and fun fly high when the young friends make a \"Mount State of Hockey\" snow sculpture with the faces of their hockey heroes! From high school to pee wees  from hockey hair to the game-ending handshake  \u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e captures hockey's best state tournament moments. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAUTHOR\u003c\/b\u003e: Jayne J. Jones Beehler \u003cb\u003eILLUSTRATOR\u003c\/b\u003e: Katrina G. Dohm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJayne J. Jones Beehler\u003c\/strong\u003e proudly wears many \"helmets\" including college professor  lawyer  author  wife  mother  advocate for children with disabilities  and lifelong fan of student athletics. A graduate of William Mitchell College of Law  this former live-in nanny is passionate about children  education  foster care and adoption  and child abuse\/prevention public policy. Jones Beehler worked for US Senator Norm Coleman from 2002-2006  then headed to the MN House of Representatives  as Executive Assistant to Speaker of the House  Steve Sviggum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview(s)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"at-expanded-menu-page-url\" data-reactid=\".0.2.0.1.1\"\u003ehttp:\/\/www.fox9.com\/home\/218873093-story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"It's an honor to be the inspiration for 'Ace' and to be included in a book that reminds young hockey players to play safe. \u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e captures the spirit of the sport on and off the ice while inviting its readers to share in the passion for the great game of hockey.\" \u003ci\u003e-Jack Jablonski  Former Benilde-St. Margaret's High School Player\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e is a great book with a very important message for kids everywhere \u0026amp;ndash Everyone deserves the chance to play hockey  no matter what their capability.\" \u003ci\u003e- Alex Ovechkin  Washington Capitals Captain and ASHA Mentor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'm giving \u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e Five Stars. This book builds off Book 1 further teaching sportsmanship and the importance of respecting those with special needs  all wrapped around a great storyline in the game we love.\" \u003ci\u003e- Dave Hakstol  Philadelphia Flyers Head Coach\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e is a story that really resonates with my upbringing in the great family of hockey. Growing up and playing hockey with boys taught me resiliency and compassion for others and treating all individuals with respect no matter their disabilities. This story illustrates to readers that lessons learned in sports  like sportsmanship  respect for others  and teamwork are lessons learned for life. \" \u003ci\u003e- Jocelyn Lamoureux  2010 Olympic Silver Medalist for Women's Ice Hockey Team USA\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"My family and I love this heartwarming tale. It's good for the soul and good for the game-we all love.\" \u003ci\u003e- Jordan Leopold  Minnesota Wild Defenseman \u003c\/i\u003e          \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Official Adventures Series books are terrific heart-warming stories that celebrate hockey  family and children with special needs! Our family loves these hockey tales that teach life lessons and encourages everyone to treat others with respect. \" \u003ci\u003e- Brudget and Matt Cullen  Pittsburgh Penguins Center\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a very worthwhile read that contains life lessons beyond the rink. It's a great pickup and I especially appreciate that it includes Blaine  a special needs character.\" \u003ci\u003e- Mike Hickey  President  American Special Hockey Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read for hockey players  like me. It gives such a good perspective on what it's like to be a young hockey player from Minnesota. And  I love all the characters  especially Lukey!\" \u003ci\u003e- Luke Delzer  Pee Wee Hockey Player  Rogers Youth Hockey Association\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'm honored to play a small role supporting the life lessons taught in \u003ci\u003eDrop the Puck  Shoot for the Cup\u003c\/i\u003e. The real story is about Blaine  who is truly a special person to be cherished in the game of life. I hope everyone who reads the book loves it as much as I did. And remember  girls rule and boys drool! \" \u003ci\u003e-Avery Hakstol  Youth Hockey Player\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Itasca Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54526313136403,"sku":"9781634890120","price":18.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/3521\/2563\/files\/img_proxy_98a92c42-520e-4fcc-a48d-fa404af096ee.jpg?v=1785850529","url":"https:\/\/danuc.net\/products\/drop-the-puck-shoot-for-the-cup","provider":"Danu's Wardrobe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}